South Africa

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has announced that it is developing Special Economic Zones in the North West and Mpumalanga provinces.

Many children cross borders into South Africa unaccompanied by adults. Some arrive with their parents and relatives but they later disappear and cannot be traced, according to the findings of the steering committee led by the Department of Social Development.

Minister for Public Service and Administration Faith Muthambi presented awards to dedicated public service trainers during the public service trainers’ forum (PSTF) 19th conference last night.

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has described as regrettable the protest action over fishing rights allocations in the Western Cape.

President Jacob Zuma has sent good wishes to all the Hindu, Tamil, Gujerati and other communities in South Africa who celebrate Diwali today.

The Electoral Commission has laid charges of fraud against 15 people following a fraudulent voter registration that took place in Ward 59 in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has warned citizens against a fake e-mail using the ministry’s name, requesting proposals from people for various economic development projects.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has welcomed the four year sentence of a 24-year-old Chinese national who was found guilty on charges of rhino horn smuggling.

The community of Eldorado Park and spheres of government have committed to work together to get rid of drugs in the hot spots or drug dens known as ‘loli lounges’.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the department is engaging the poultry industry to find ways to tackle the avian influenza outbreak.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies and his deputy Bulelani Magwanishe will today participate in the 20th African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) ministerial meeting in Belgium.

Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has ordered all government departments - both provincial and national - who still owe municipalities to settle their accounts.

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi will this morning attend the appearance of the Orlando East Scholar patroller in the Protea North Magistrates Court.

Brand South Africa and the United Nations (UN) will host a six-month exhibition to educate communities about the contribution made by the UN in assisting South Africa to fight apartheid and achieve liberation.

Government has congratulated The Star newspaper for its 130-year contribution to journalism.